MATRU PRASAD NANDA – 183040058

M-Tech : Ocean Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering

IIT BOMBAY

Email Id – matrupnanda@[Link]

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

From a student perspective, quality placements can bring about a lot of benefits and positive
impacts. Placements provide the opportunity to be involved in a team based working which is
a welcome contrast to the typical individual centric focus that is there in academics.
Interaction with other professionals during the placement process would bring in the strong
benefits of Networking and can provide a foundation of contacts on which to build and draw
upon in a future career. Good placements not only increase the reputation of the institute but
also lead to better quality of life and satisfaction for the employee. Taking up the role of a
Company Coordinator for the institute and being a part of the dream that the students
envision would give me immense pleasure. I strongly believe that being successful in one’s
life has a strong correlation with how that person managed to work under pressure. Adapting
the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one and I think this is one of the
attributes I am willing to give myself, a chance to explore if given an opportunity.

During my undergraduate years I was the commander for my battalion in the National Cadet
Corps and I feel the discipline I learnt there would help me here as well. Currently I am a
member of the editorial team for our department magazine. As with everything else, there is a
chain of command and a line of authority where everyone is assigned some or the other task
but eventually everyone has to work together for the team to come out with shining colors.

In the process of helping others achieve their dreams I believe this can be a foot in the door to
exploring myself and a journey of revelation. Given an opportunity I would like to
reciprocate what the institution and its students have given me.

Academics

M-Tech 1st semester 8.63 CGPI Dec 2018

BE Civil Engineering 8.69 CGPA May 2017
Higher Secondary 91% May 2013
Matriculation 95% May 2011
SECTION 2
CLUSTER SPECIFIC ANALYSIS (PROBLEM COMPANIES)

Sr No Name of the Company Problems Faced

1. IOCL IOCL is a preday 1 company. They have their

own procedure of recruiting students (GATE
Procedure). They are very strict with the
category of students they recruit and do not
entertain any manipulation. The resume sent by
a student contained an error wherein the person
mistakenly wrote his category as OBC instead
of OC (Open Category). They demanded a
written apology from the PIC and created a lot
of ruckus.

2. HONEYWELL Kept on demanding for earlier slots

3. IDEA FORGE Being a start up and not a regular recruiter they

insisted on getting a better slot. They wanted a
4.2 slot.

4. VIRANI AUTOTECH Filled 3 JAFS but did not select a single

student

5. BAYKURT INDUSTRIES They wanted a written confirmation from the

placement team that the students shortlisted for
the final round would have to come to the
industry for finishing the process. (Students
may have other academic commitments. We
cannot force this on them).

PROBLEM COMPANIES FROM OTHER CLUSTERS

Sr No Name of the company Problems faced

1. KLA TENCOR They got a day 3 slot, filled in 6 JAFS but did
not select anyone
2. AMAZON Got a 2.2 slot but no selections
3. RUSSEL REYNOLDS Does not have an HR team
4. JAY CHEMICALS Reduced the salary at the day of the interview
5. IRIS BUSINESS / APP Did not turn up after filling the JAFS.
DYNAMICS / EA GAMES
6. FLOW TRADERS Turned up but did not recruit anyone for the
 Junior Trader profile. This has been
happening since the past 2 years.
7. INDIGO HR reluctant in responding. After giving a lot of
false hopes finally decided not to come.

PROBLEMS IN THE PLACEMENT PROCESS – FACED BY CCs AND

OTHERWISE
1. One of the major problems CCs face is the lack of coordination between them and
the DPCs due to which the general interests of the department are not brought to the
fore.
2. Companies delay in filling the JAF’s even after repeated reminders by the CCs.
Some of these also culminate into a slot being given to the company and them not
showing up.
3. Companies keep asking for PPT slots even if they are not frequent visitors and not
regular recruiters from the institute.
4. Many a times students don’t show up for the PPT, either because they have already
fulfilled their mandatory requirements or they have nothing to do with the sector
concerned which the company is representing. In such a case the CC handling that
company is made answerable.
5. Companies create a lot of nuisance on hearing about the participatory fees which
they have to give while registering for placements (introduced this placement season).
Many of the HR’s are alumnus of the institute and are very well aware about the
placement policy. Some of them also recruit from other IIT’s . They vehemently
oppose this step and sometimes even do not come for recruitment.
6. There is a chit based system for attending the PPTs. The chit contains a unique
code which the students have to enter after attending the PPT in their placement page.
A major problem this time was the lack of differentiability between the letter ‘o’
and the number ‘0’ which created few problems.
7. As CCs also have to prepare for their placements ,during peak time the APCs take
over. Limiting the no of APCs to 6 creates a lot of burden on them.
8. Though the slotting is done by the PMs in consultation with the PIC based on many
factors, there isn’t a well-defined framework to award companies their recruitment
slots. This process can be automated and on top of that if there are any discrepancies
the PMs and PIC can take a final call. This framework should also be known to the
CCs so that there isn’t any confusion in clarifying the doubts of an HR
COMPANIES VISITING IIT BOMBAY FOR MECH-AERO CLUSTER AND
WISHLIST

SPECIALIZATION SECTOR COMPANIES WISHLIST

Civil Finance American Express RITES (PSU)
UBS
Sterling Consultancy

Engineers India
Analytics Domino Data Labs
Alphonso limited (Navratna)

VMS consultancy
Engg & Tech Maha Metro Walk In
Stoops Consultancy
for B Tech Civil
Infinite Civil GMR
Solutions
United Phosphorous
Limited
Raycon
Avaada
Jaguar Land Rover
DAAR
Technip
Ramboll
Force Spectrum
Walter P Moore
GE
Airbus

Consultancy Swiss Re
Thonton Thomacity

IT/ Software
Mechanical Finance American Express RITES (PSU)
UBS
Engineers India
limited (Navratna)
Analytics Flipkart Data
Scientist Smarttrak Solar sys
 Engg & Tech Amara Raja Batteries
Enphase Energy
Citrix
Petrofac
BLUESTAR
Raycon
Virani Auto Tech

Consultancy JDA software

AFCON

IT/ Software FCS

PSU IOCL
Aerospace Finance American Express MRF
UBS
Trexquant
Investment LP

Analytics Flipkart Data

Scientist

Engg & Tech Cirel Systems Pvt.

Ltd.
Citrix
TSMC
Amara Raja Batteries
Hind Rectifiers
Hero Motocorp
Bharat Electronics

Consultancy Intello Labs

IDC Engg & Tech Reliance Jio

 Accenture
Tata Elexi
Mathworks
Hamillton
Bajaj Auto
Honda

Consultancy Lopez design

TCS
Infosys
IBM
Uniwork task
L&T Infotech

IT/Software Infosys

R&D Pobot Labs

Energy Sc Analytics Experian Epic Energy ltd

Enerco Energy
Engg & Tech Delta Power
solutions
Amara Raja Batteries
Hero motocorp Aditya Birla
Insulators

Consultancy Vector Conultancy Baron Power

SECTION 3

CASE STUDY

1. PHD PLACEMENT SCENARIO, LIMITATIONS AND POTENTIAL

SOLUTIONS

PhD Placement Stats (2018-2019)

12

10

8
% Placed

0
Mech Civil Aero Energy Science HSS

DEPARTMENT REGISTERED PLACED

14 1
Mech
9 1
Civil
6 0
Aero
5 0
Energy Sc
2 0
HSS

As can be inferred from the above analysis the placement scenario for PhD’s in the
institute does not do justice to the amount of hard work they put in . But this in itself
does not give a complete picture and there are many aspects that have to be taken into
consideration.
1. A large proportion of people are either not interested in industrial work (they want to
stay in academia) or they don’t find many R&D companies coming to the campus that
they would rather have considered.
2. The curriculum of PhD’s is quite uncertain unlike Mtech’s and UG’s. They are
usually expected to register for placements after the 3rd APS (Annual Progress
Seminar) but due to unsurety in the dates by which the APS is over they fail to
register for the placement process. Similar is the case with PhD’s registering after the
5th APS.
3. Some of the PhD’s are not willing to sit for placements because they are not sure
whether they can actually get an NOC from the guide. ( Guides are usually reluctant
in giving NOC’s and brainwash the student into going for Post Doc)
4. Some of them are genuinely interested in teaching jobs , hence apply directly to the
universities of their choice.
5. Lastly, it is the mindset of the companies coming for recruitment that PhD’s are
overqualified for the job and lack industrial exposure. (They actually keep attending
training workshops and get industrial exposure if it pertains to their field of study).
Abroad , PhD’s hold a lot of value for a company and are readily absorbed into the
workforce. Therefore they usually prefer doing a Post Doc out of country.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
1. More R&D related companies can be called for the placements considering the
enormous pool of talent they would have, to recruit PhD’s.
2. Companies and institutions which are working in the R&D sector should be
encouraged to work with the PhD’s from the beginning.
3. Though PhD’s are allowed to register for placements anytime in between July and
Nov , the same can be extended to the 2nd Phase also only for the PhD’s as their
curriculum is very uncertain. This would encourage more students to register for
placements even if they have not registered in the first phase.
4. The PhD’s can be encouraged to take up subjects that are relevant to the industry
practices and attend atleast an industrial training each year to keep up their prospects
of getting placed.
CASE 2

DATA MINING, IT’S IMPORTANCE AND PROCESS

Data Mining is the underlying base upon which the success of the entire placement process
depends. Though it may seem very trivial the fluidity of the entire process depends very
much on how structured the data mining is and how it is maintained. Data Mining is done for
inviting the companies for the recruitment process. Moreover, it is here that we have a chance
to invite new companies as well as analyse why some companies registered but did not turn
up. The various types of Data Mining are:

1. Linkedin Data Mining : This is a forum where we can directly connect with the
Alumni’s of the institute and get the details of various HR’s directly. Many a times
the alumnus would also be willing to recruit from the institute. Hence an invitation
mail can be sent then itself. Also we can connect with the previous CCs as they
already may have these connections.
2. Boardline No : A lot of companies have boardline nos through which an HR can be
connected with. Though not very reliable it can still come in handy in some situations
where we are directly connected with the HR. Some problems arise usually because of
the person sitting on the other side who connects with the HR. (He is usually advised
by the HR not to take any calls without prior appointment). In such situations a CC
should be able to bluff regarding some great business deal or extravagant
collaboration and once the HR is connected it is business as usual.
3. University Data Mining: This is usually done keeping in mind the interests of the
PhD and Mtech students who look for teaching profiles. They usually come in the 2nd
phase of placements.
4. Professor Data Mining: The professors in general have collaborations with many
institutions, industries and are involved in many consultancy projects. They can be
approached and possible list of companies can be made categorizing them into various
fields of interests and sectors.
5. Indian and Foreign company Data Mining: The foreign companies are usually
handled by the Btech students or internship coordinator and their team because they
either have worked in those companies or have stayed in that environment and are
familiar with the process.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Analysis can be done for the companies which registered but did not turn up .
Some companies show up but do not recruit a single student. Such companies can
be given more emphasis with respect to their profile demands and students can be
informed about the requirements of such profiles so that they prepare accordingly.
2. Other sites such as Hola Connect, Shine, [Link], Times Jobs , Linkedin
Jobs , Rocket Reach, Internshala, letsintern etc . can be tried in addition to the
companies present in the Centralized Company List because these people are always
looking for qualified candidates.
3. BEAM is an example of a platform for the business world and entrepreneurs. As
IIT Bombay has a strong entrepreneurship and start up culture these platforms can be
used for making a lot of contacts.
4. Students can be informed well in in advance about the importance of corporate
projects and these companies can be tapped in for the final placements. Moreover,
students should be encouraged to participate in flagship competitions and quizzes
conducted by such companies so that they can be approached later.
5. Members of SARC can be contacted so that the details of the Alumni in the
corporate sector can be obtained and information on the job requirements can be
acquired.